Senior CNC Programmer - Mastercam & Tooling Lead

KLA Industries; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries in Oskaloosa, IA, is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to support precision tooling from concept through completion in a fast-paced foundry tooling environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, generate Mastercam G-code, set up mills, perform in-process inspections, mentor Tooling Center machinists, and drive continuous improvement in CAD/CAM, tooling selection, and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Strong CNC programming experience with blueprint reading skills.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software, especially Mastercam.
• Experience with multi-axis machining and foundry tooling.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to improve tooling designs and processes.
• Use Mastercam to generate G-code for CNC operations.
• Set up and calibrate CNC machines for production runs.
• Perform in-process inspections and ensure quality standards.
• Mentor Tooling Center machinists and drive process improvements.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

CAD/CAM (Mastercam)

Problem solving

Machining materials

Mathematics

Multi-axis machining

SolidWorks CSWA

Foundry tooling experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or CNC certification

5+ years advanced manufacturing experience

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Job description

KLA Industries in Oskaloosa, IA, is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to support precision tooling from concept through completion in a fast-paced foundry tooling environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, generate Mastercam G-code, set up mills, perform in-process inspections, mentor Tooling Center machinists, and drive continuous improvement in CAD/CAM, tooling selection, and process optimization.